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How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains | Richard J. Davidson | TEDxSanFrancisco

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"Why is it that some people are more vulnerable to life's slings and arrows and others more resilient?" In this eye-opening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve well-being and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. Richard Davidson is researching how mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains and what we know about people's brains of individuals showing more resilience than others. Davidson is Wiliam James and Vilas professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds. His research is focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing, including meditation and related contemplative practices. #Neuroscience #Wellbeing #MentalHealth Richard Davidson is Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder & Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison.Davidson’s research is focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing including meditation and related contemplative practices. He has published more than 400 articles and is the co-author of “The Emotional Life of Your Brain” and “Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body”, both published by Penguin. Davidson has been recognized for his research through various awards, such as a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Award and an Established Investigator Award from the National Alliance for Research in Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders (NARSAD). Davidson received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in Psychology and has been teaching psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1984. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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@grimeselianna10034 years ago " a wandering mind is an unhappy mind" this is the most important lesson that i have learnt today through this video! 532
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@stevensoutar20733 years ago Since doing a ten minute meditation practice every day for a year i can see several benefits. Less emotional reactivity, more space and distance from thoughts . ...Expand 389
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@kateforsyth11333 months ago After 129 days of daily meditation and mindfulness study, my life is changed. Its so wonderful to have a cure for stress and anxiety and now im finding all the scientific reasons why. Fascinating. 8
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@princessdenne2 years ago I admire people who shares their knowledge about something to make us better. 57
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@davidvandeusen34242 years ago Richard was my professor at suny purchase. He was outstanding. 14
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@mariapautassi42993 years ago I really loved this talk. I' ve been mediating for the past 10 months, and have experienced the benefits: i have come to accept my anxiety, live with . ...Expand 215
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@engelbertbagnas19924 years ago 4 challenges 1. 2. Loneliness 3. Negative self4. Lack ofof life 4 pillars 1. Awareness 2. Connection 3. Insights 4. Purpose. 1503
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@lb74704 years ago Dad i miss u, may u be free from all pain, may u be happy, may u be rest in peace. 214
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@saqlainkhan36044 years ago So scientific yet so kind. The guy like creates the hope in us.
humanity exists. 180
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@KATSUvo2 years ago I remember talking to an african, he was here for work. Super awesome dude, always positive. His wife was dealing with depression coming to canada. He . ...Expand 8
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@senecavitharana12172 years ago This is called loving kindness meditation in buddhism which is very powerful. You can start with you, your family and extend to whole universe. 34
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@alexandrugheorghe56104 years ago Been meditating for more than a year and a half, every day with only a few days missed now, and i can say my life changed significantly for the better. . ...Expand 788
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@shahramshams3394 years ago That was so true!
" a wandering mind is an unhappy mind. "
four challenges: distractions, loneliness, negative lack of purpose
four pillars: awareness, connection, insights, purpose
" meta awareness is knowing what our minds are doing. ". ...Expand 178
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@ashlynheidebrecht19694 years ago What a great man. I literally felt his genuinity flow through me when he asked people watching online to please join. I felt so many emotions from shock . ...Expand 172
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@ccburro12 years ago What he is talking about, if implemented, in our society, would be truly revolutionary at the individual, community, and national level. 55
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@LawrenceChung4 years ago This 17 minutes talk is packed with gold. Please watch it all! 103
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@Itsyourhoneysharma3 years ago A clear-calm mind is what everybody wants and i' m grateful for having it. I feel utmost silence in my mind such that i can focus on anything effectively. . ...Expand 803
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@scottames35874 years ago This talk is spot on. I have been following a positive mind set for the last 10 years and it has dramatically changed my life around. I start out each . ...Expand 86
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@marthinketard89764 years ago When you addressed the addicts tears filled my eyes for a second. Thank you for speaking to me! 22
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@aly68763 years ago Im a teenager and my mental health has not been great from last december im really trying to heal myself and get my life together. I have to learn to be patient with myself and practice wellness. 9
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@ahealingplace73503 years ago That was amazing! I have great respect for anyone trying to change thier life and make a difference! Big or small! 32
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@NancySolariLivingFullOut4 years ago Thank you for reminding us that by transforming our minds we can take more responsibility with our brains. By becoming aware and being present we set ourselves up to live full out. 54
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@bhavyamalhotra47322 years ago You can harness the power of
this is so motivating! 29
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@Aphrodite88882 years ago Well said. Been practiced mindfulness (positive affirmations, mindful walking and yoga) for a few months. I have become more concentrated on my energy my second noticeable finding is that i know me better- my self-worth. I am needless to sabotaging me and my mental with solely negative narrative, but positive affirmations to myself.
i am embracing new life.
and hope same go to you all here. ...Expand 6
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@mskaruhluheevon3 years ago Thein my energy is crazy awesome right now. I was just talking about a meditation that sends love and kindness towards other, and then i listen to this video. 29
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@benedetta80013 years ago A whole world has opened in front of me. Thank you richard, your speech is a wake up call! 14
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@thejoker59582 years ago Literally had a moment of meta awareness as he was explaining what it was and had to rewind the video. 7
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@pamberry63544 years ago What a treasure trove are these talks, especially now when isolation is a heavy duty to ourselves and others. 16
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@doncocad90774 years ago Thank you so much for this talk. It validated myself, this morning, reinforcing my belief in me and my sound mind. Left a romantic relationship with a . ...Expand 23
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@lhaksamchoedon4 years ago Thank you for sharing this. The opening paragraph really makes you think how some ppl are more resilient to negativity and some just become a victim. Doing a mental hygiene everyday can really help. 31
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@vankai68172 years ago Being mindful led me to find the love of my life but i got way too lazy. I was mindful for the months prior and a couple of months into the relationship . ...Expand 13
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@Derulaislast year Such a beautiful talk, this does not get acknowledged enough in today' s society. Thank you richard for putting this so elegantly. 2
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@kevinlimcool2 years ago May you be happy and may you be free of suffering.
this is most wonderful and practical prayer ever. 3
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@shanw26923 years ago May you be well and happy,
may you be free from suffering,
may you be strong and healthy.
i am a theravada buddhist and i pra id="hidden18"ctise this daily several times a day. This is called loving kindness meditation (metta bhavana) in buddhism. There are two more buddhist meditations that i practise. They are concentration meditation (samatha bhavana) and insight meditation (vipassana bhavana) i have learnt these three meditation techniques from london buddhist vihara, uk. Meditation has brought me and millions of people peace of mind. ...Expand 19
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@BlendedlearningEduVn4 years ago Thank you!
keeping calm is what i try to be aware of everyday. I find it not always easy. 7
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@bliss9studios6214 years ago This ted talk is gold! Highly recommend it to all of you beautiful souls. 4
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@AlwaysManifesting4 years ago Great video. Meditation is just life changing. I meditate daily, if i miss a day or so i really notice a difference. I feel so much better and have more . ...Expand 12
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@shawntiprince40624 years ago I was so confused. You cleared this up for me because i haven' t always practiced mindfulness. But, i do now. It' s helping me to find peace. Thank you! 9
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@AH-cy4md2 years ago Meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy has taken me from seriously depressed, self-harming, suicidal at times, and drinking heavily to feeling generally . ...Expand 1
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@crazyluke3 years ago It was getting warm inside me. I saw my 7 months old daughter laughing. I feel love. Thank you < 3. 2
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@jerome14714 years ago My mind keeps wandering while watching this talk. 7
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@BinaryBitesG2 months ago May you be happy, may you be free of suffering. Thank you for the amazing video.
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@simonkraemer37254 years ago Its just fascinating for me that science finds so much evidence in a teaching from 2500 years ago, which was written for spiritual purpose and scientific research hasnt long been invented. 8
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@nathaliedufour38914 years ago Painting keeps me focused, creativity creates a state of well being. 3
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@gia33654 years ago I cried. I wish my mom the best. She has been diagnosed with depression after my dad' s sudden death. I just want her to be happy. I love u ma. 14
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@masoncobb33354 years ago This is an essential part of health, holistically related to exercise, wholesome diet, adequate sleep. 6
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@dinamo237last year This was an amazing presentation from one of the most important people who has been studying the positive effects of mindfulness on humans. 2
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@srikanth26mar4 years ago Condensed knowledge of several books. Great talk. Probably the best of the lot i have listened to recently about meditation, mindfulness, reducing distractions. He bring together all topics into one cohesive discussion. 7
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@soothingwhitenoice45103 years ago Very powerful, mindfulness transforms our mind, increases the inner peace and teaches us to control our reaction and to be more aware. 8
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@theresakozar43154 years ago I am deeply grateful to have heard this information explained so clearly and succinctly by dr davidson. He has put very simple and powerful tools of transformation . ...Expand 11
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@marieweinstein28404 years ago In this time of covid 19 this is such a valuable lesson for us all. I wish all health care workerssnd peace. I embrace them for their selfless gift of caring snd giving of their talents to care for the afflicted! May they experience an inner peace. ...Expand 23
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@shital27033 years ago May you be happy, may you be free ofis so powerful. 8
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@mayTK4 years ago Awesome. Im a buddhist and we are taught to do this since i can remember. Its myit tar poe. Sending your wishes and gratitudes to others. Generally we . ...Expand 5
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@Mochi.mochi.icecream4 years ago Inner engineering was the best book and programme i' ve ever read and done. 9
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@prasannakarunarathna72193 years ago Thank you. For people who like to explore more, this is called mettameditation in buddhism. 2
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@TobiasConrad_official4 years ago Great work you are doing richard davidson. 4
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@silviapanos17234 years ago Wow increble presentacin que maravilloso sera que todos los seres humanos pudiramos aplicar estos conocimientos en su vida diaria
felicidades. 14
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@dadikkedude4 years ago What helped me alot distancing myself from my inner narrator is meditating before going to sleep, just youtube ' guided meditation before bed' . ...Expand 115
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@annalise01221993last year I wish peace to all reading this message. 2
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@jerearga4 years ago Excelente explicacin, para el poco tiempo que tuvo, no dej cabos sueltos. Que grandes beneficios para la humanidad estos estudios que demuestran lo q id="hidden29"ue sistemas espirituales orientales llevan milenios diciendo. Pienso que el momento y lugar preciso para su aplicacin es en los colegios, generar estos desarrollos en los nios sera un giro de 180 para la sociedad, ya que en vez de tener que hacer cambios estructurales en el cerebro y lograr que el adulto comprenda y se comprometa es ms difcil que el crearlo como hbito desde pequeos. Siento que nuestra sociedad est en un punto crtico de estupidez mental, no tenemos ni idea de que hacer para lograr el bienestar y nos volcamos al exterior, tristemente en cosas que no nos crear felicidad sino distracciones. Gracias dr. Davidson y a todos aquellos que participan en estasojal ese conocimiento e inters se esparza a nivel mundial. ...Expand 4
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@mike91392 months ago I apply mindfullness to improve the moment everyday!
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@aeyb7014 years ago Not just through mindfulness, but learning about the taoist, buddhist and stoic beliefs that are at its core, i see now it is possible to self treat chronic . ...Expand 20
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@_ktheman6964 years ago This video deserves more views. It is talking about something so important. 2
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@authenticworldacademy3 years ago I find that when i meditate and practice mindfulness, i can release negativity more easily and feel very clear about my life. I love these strategies and . ...Expand 2
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@meshkatmahmud18874 years ago It' s utterly great. The whole humanity suffering from bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses be free. May the infinite intel helps us to overcome.
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@trevawhitmoyer6822 years ago Best ted talk ever (and ive watched many! 1
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@haSHAH12 years ago Some scholar once said, " be mindful as if ur life depends on it. " i think it makes sense. 2
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@bayankamal77513 years ago One of the best ted talks i ever watched. 1
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@snehasunilkumar26242 years ago One of the best ted talks i have ever heard in my entire life.
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@ranimishra91642 years ago Humanity needs more such people to keep them free from all negativity.
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@dizzydino13 years ago So very interesting!
every child should know this. We have to teach our children well. 5
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@johnrockyoga95573 years ago So beautiful! As soon as he said think of a loved one o instantly started having tears in my eyes. May all beings be happy and fre.
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@ruhipanandiker45914 years ago Certainly taking this as my phd topic from a neuroscience perspective. This was very well placed and framed, thank you dr. Richard. 6
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@MrPjrdietl4 years ago We can make the world for a better place for all living being once we follow these strategies. Very intresting talk. 2
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@kbmblizz19404 years ago Agreed. Let' s start by less time on facebook, twitter, wechat, tiktok. 223
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@Suiciderification4 years ago Love thos guy! I read his book back in 2013 (the emotional lofe of your brain)
fascinating! 6
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@MrAB-xc9du3 years ago My dear dr. Richard j. Davison, most grateful. From pakistan.
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@grey1hound3 years ago Sincere and relevant information. Thank you for the emphasis on healing and wellbeing and the hope that we can do this! 12
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@christinapolumbo30862 years ago I appreciate the deliberate use of " her or his" as opposed to " his or her" hes being mindful of how he speaks, rather than just going . ...Expand
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@shamanizing4 years ago I love this down to explanation of mindfulness, especially the four pillars. Thank you. 12
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@Juanah923 years ago Theres something i dont understand. It seems to be generalized that a wandering mind is something to be condemned. But i take so much enjoyment in jus . ...Expand 4
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@andresrtorres68954 years ago Vital procedural knowjedge: brain wiring is adaptive. This awareness opens doors to endless possibilities. I am thankful. Muchas gracias!
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@nazaninnv71342 years ago What an amazing talk and a wonderful human being i felt this video with my bones and i believe for the benefit of our future, humankind needs to choose to . ...Expand 3
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@tjsmind5 years ago Great talk. Much needed in our current society. 20
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@John-36922 months ago This is an absolute delight. I had the privilege of reading something similar, and it was an absolute delight. " mindful mastery: living intentionally in a chaotic world" by kyle ash.
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@STUDIO-ew8dz4 years ago That, was great! I need it. Thank you. 5
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@usrao21483 years ago This is the advice i am looking for, to redirect my thought processes. Thank you. 4
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@heathersigmon33804 years ago Awesome. May you be happy, may you be free of suffering. Namaste. 1
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@kathrynsheridan36054 years ago Lovely invitation for the online viewers to join the metta meditation. 2
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@mindfulhousehold2 years ago This is such great information! Nourish and nurture, i love this! Our society focuses so much on the negative. 1
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@gloriatayloe2624 years ago Great talk, this is something i really needed. 4
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@justincarmichael78284 years ago It doesn' t matter what you did but who you are will live on forever. 1
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@aljoscha68974 years ago Great enthusiastic ted talk, thank you! 4
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@rishimehdiratta60433 years ago Incredible talk. Every word of this talk is powerful and meaningful. Thank you! 1
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@georgeadair33253 months ago Dr. Davidson do you know the power of unconditional love and how to identify in a person if they are expressing unconditional love. Most people ive r id="hidden37"esearched dont know if they loveor dont know how to identify if they are. I created a method that discovers if a person does or does not. When i perform my method on them an instant transition of awareness takes place in their minds and there hearts. As a result of this method there perception of life changes almost instant. Its amazing. The most important factor is that this experience and the emotion can and will last a lifetime!. ...Expand